George William Lane
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He was the son of George and Susannah Lane and the brothr of Olive and Eliza lane. In 1911 they lived at The Gardens Bulwell Hall Bulwell Nottingham.
Corporal George William Lane, enlisted in Grantham, Lincolnshire, he initially served with service number 11859 in the Lincolnshire Regiment, later transferring to 4th Battalion Special Brigade, Royal Engineers. He died as a result of gas poisoning at No. 20 Casualty Clearing Station on 29th June 1916. He is buried in Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery, Saulty.Grave Reference: 1 E 13
In memoriam published on 28th June 1919 in the Nottingham Evening Post : - “LANE. – In proud and loving memory of our dear son and brother, Corpl. G. W. Lane, Special Brigade, R.E., who died of gas poisoning June 29th, 1916. – From mother, father, and sister, Bulwell Hall Park, Nottingham. “LANE. – In memory of Corpl. G. W. Lane, died of gas poisoning June 29th, 1916. – From Mr., Mrs., and Nellie Baxter.” Above in memoriam is courtesy of Jim Grundy and his facebook pages Small Town Great War Hucknall 1914-1918
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